Texas nursing homes exploit loophole to gain funding
Texas health officials warn a federal Medicaid add‑on intended for government owned facilities is being reached by private nursing homes through hospital district partnerships. More than 300 private homes have become district holdings to access the extra funding, with about 94 counties and districts involved. The state plans a rule change previewed for late next year to curb the issue.
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Sun returns to Texas floods across the state
Texas wakes to extended sun as rivers recede and cleanup begins after weeks of record rainfall. Emergency officials tally more than 45 million dollars in Houston damage, 31 deaths statewide with 10 still missing, amid saturated ground and rising reservoirs ahead of tropical storm season.
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Texas approves A through F school grade system
The Texas Legislature backed a letter grade plan for individual schools with A to F ratings, based on standardized tests, graduation rates and engagement. The measure, approved 19 to 17 in the House, now goes to Gov. Abbott for signing and starts in 2016.
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Stricter rules for Texas state contracts advance to Abbott
A measure to boost transparency in state contracts passes both chambers after prior approval and moves to Governor Abbott for signature. The bill tightens reporting, demands justification of no bid deals, and follows a $10 million no bid contract scandal linked to 21CT. Abbott aims to curb ethics issues this session.
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